Stacy Creates Stuff

08/28/2026

Most quilters I know do not struggle with technique. They struggle with fabric.

Not finding it — finding it is the fun part. The hard part is standing at a cutting table with a pile of things you love and not being sure which combination is the right one.

Fabric selection is a skill. It can be taught. And once you have the framework, those decisions get faster, easier, and a lot more satisfying.

That is what Permission to Play is built around. I have been developing this as a structured series on Patreon — monthly block studies that use a single block to work through color, value, and contrast concepts, so you build a real framework instead of just hoping the next fabric pull goes better.

The first study — built around the Churn Dash block — is available on YouTube now, free, so you can see exactly how it works before you decide if Permission to Play is for you.

Link below. If it resonates, more block studies are waiting for you on Patreon.



Lesson 1: https://youtu.be/zhW7TQOTAVo
Lesson 2: https://youtu.be/8M_in3645Do

04:You know how to piece a Churn Dash. This lesson teaches you how ...

08/27/2026

Here's a peek behind the curtain: this is Lesson 1 of a five-part Churn Dash study I created for my Patreon series, Permission to Play. Instead of just teaching you how to piece the block (which is Lesson 3), this lesson is about learning to read it — understanding which fabrics are doing the work, and why the same block can look completely different depending on where you place your values. If you've ever felt unsure about fabric choices for a block, this one's for you. Full video is up now, and Day 2 drops tomorrow.

07/16/2026

Come join me in Pennsylvania for my Permission to Play class!

We're excited to kick off our first class!

Most quilters do not struggle with technique. They struggle with fabric. Not finding it — finding fabric is the fun part. The hard part is standing at the cutting table with a pile of things you love and not knowing which combination is the right one.

Fabric selection is a skill. It can be taught. And once you have the framework, those decisions become faster, easier, and a lot more satisfying.

Permission to Play is a full-day workshop(10AM - 4PM with a break for lunch) at Vintage Pink and Green in Weissport, Pennsylvania. Join us on July 27, 2026 as Stacy of Stacy Creates Stuff guides you through multiple practice blocks designed to build confidence in fabric selection and value placement.

More information and registration link below.
https://www.vintagepinkandgreen.com/product/permission-to-play-class/DFYQNDBSRYAPLKT7WOU2WEWG?cs=true&cst=custom

05/28/2026

Newest video tutorial: America the Beautiful: https://youtu.be/H5PCP_6t-GM

Kits available from Vintage Pink & Green: https://www.vintagepinkandgreen.com/product/america-the-beautiful-quilt-kit/MGKHGR264S36C3CCHP5JWD34

04/10/2026

Looking for inspiration? Join me at Quilter's Life Summit! Over 20 presentations (including one from yours truly). You don't even have to leave the comfort of your sewing room. 🧵

Learn more: https://the-quilters-life-summit-spring-2026.heysummit.com/?sc=0yPIenGl&ac=3LMNxvq1

02/05/2026

Block 1 of the Haven Quilt-Along is the Dutchman’s Puzzle—the center block of the quilt and the only one you’ll make just once.

It’s built entirely from flying geese, with a small twist that creates a pinwheel at the center. If you’ve already made flying geese, you’re ready for this block.

🎥 Video tutorial on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sa9vFhRL-8Y
📄 Free QAL guide on my website: https://stacycreatesstuff.com/haven-quilt-along/
🧵 Kits available from Vintage Pink & Green: https://www.vintagepinkandgreen.com/product/haven-2026-qal-kit-by-stacy-creates-stuff/GG6K2S5QEWTXF7MYSQK743WU

01/14/2026

Week 2: Border Nine Patches is up! (Week one was getting ready and cutting fabric). We're starting simple to get back into the sewing groove after the holiday hubbub.
https://youtu.be/bDhVxQ-caJI

01/07/2026

Haven is a 12-week quilt-along created as a place of calm, comfort, and creative refuge. The name reflects the heart of the project: a reminder that quilting can be a source of solace and peace in our busy lives. Each week, a video lesson walks you through the construction of a block or border unit, beginning with an introduction in week one.

Check out my video that explains how the QAL works:
https://youtu.be/rSOcvcuKgXk